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johnsnowwasright 's review for:
A Tale of Mirth and Magic
by Kristen Vale
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thank you to NetGalley and Grand Central Publishing for the e-ARC!
Elikki is an elven jeweler who enjoys her independent lifestyle traveling the queendom selling her wares. After an altercation with a rude customer, she is forced on the run with the help of gentle half giant Barra. As they out wit bounty hunters, sparks begin to fly between the two and Elikki starts to wonder if she might consider a relationship longer than a one night stand....
I would say this is a solid cozy romantasy that doesn't reinvent wheel but that's fine by me. Elikki and Barra were both absolutely charming characters and I really liked the development of their relationship. Although it is a little insta lovey, they do agree to trial a more serious relationship before truly committing to one another with the agreement that they will go their separate ways if things don't work out. Its decidely mature for a romantasy novel. I like that the two end up learning to communicate with one another and move past their individual romantic hang ups. I just like romance books that model good communication and emotional maturity lol.
The plot was nothing exciting but a romantasy doesn't need a crazy plot to be good. The spicy scenes did become repetitive but they weren't offensive.
A nice quick read that was cozy and fun.
Elikki is an elven jeweler who enjoys her independent lifestyle traveling the queendom selling her wares. After an altercation with a rude customer, she is forced on the run with the help of gentle half giant Barra. As they out wit bounty hunters, sparks begin to fly between the two and Elikki starts to wonder if she might consider a relationship longer than a one night stand....
I would say this is a solid cozy romantasy that doesn't reinvent wheel but that's fine by me. Elikki and Barra were both absolutely charming characters and I really liked the development of their relationship. Although it is a little insta lovey, they do agree to trial a more serious relationship before truly committing to one another with the agreement that they will go their separate ways if things don't work out. Its decidely mature for a romantasy novel. I like that the two end up learning to communicate with one another and move past their individual romantic hang ups. I just like romance books that model good communication and emotional maturity lol.
The plot was nothing exciting but a romantasy doesn't need a crazy plot to be good. The spicy scenes did become repetitive but they weren't offensive.
A nice quick read that was cozy and fun.